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Recipe : Nasi Kuning 

A perpetual favourite
  • Article last reviewed 15 November 2022
  • 3 mins read
  • Preparation: 5 min
  • Cook: 30 min

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (180g) white rice
  • 1 cup (140g) brown rice
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp peppercorn
  • 1 pandan leaf
  • ½ cup low-fat evaporated milk
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups (500mL) water
  • 200g canned tuna flakes
  • 1 tomato
  • 50g green peas
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tbsp almond flakes
  • 3 lime leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemongrass, chopped

Cooking Method

  • Wash both types of rice and drain.
  • Heat the oil in a non-stick wok. Stir-fry rice, turmeric, coriander, garlic, lemongrass, and lime leaves.
  • Transfer to rice cooker. Add the peppercorns, pandan leaf, salt, low-fat evaporated milk, and water. Then bring to boil with the lid uncovered.
  • Stir to mix. Cover the rice cooker and let it simmer until cooked.
  • Fold in the tuna, diced tomatoes, and green peas while the rice is hot.
  • Garnish with raisins, almond flakes, lime leaves, and lemongrass.
  • Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

  • Energy: 412 kcal
  • Protein: 20.1g
  • Total fat: 6.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Dietary fibre: 3g

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